%4.8.05 Hexadecimal Dump Mode4.8.05 Hexadecimal Dump ModeGeneral InformationThe hexadecimal dump mode allows you to view the data sent from a computer to the printer. Whenthe printer is in hex dump mode, all data received (both printable characters and control codes)will be printed in both hexadecimal and ASCII format.NOTE:In the ASCII format, all non-printable characters will be represented by a period.ExampleBelow is a line of BASIC code.LPRINT CHR$(27) ;"0";CHR$(30);"This is an example of hexadecimal dump."Below is the same line as it would appear in Hexadecimal Dump Mode.1B 30 1E 54 68 69 73 20 69 73 20 61 6E 20 65 78 .0. This is an ex61 6D 70 6C 65 20 66 20 61 20 68 65 78 61 64 ample of a hexad65 63 69 6D 61 6C 20 64 75 6D 70 2E 0D 0A ecimal dumpProcedureFollow these steps to engage the Hexadecimal Dump Mode.1. Make sure the printer is connected to a computer.2. Verify that paper is loaded.3. Verify that the ribbon and printhead are correctly installed.4. Power OFF the printer.5. Press and hold the SEL and FF/LOAD switches while powering on the printer.6. Hold the switches until the printer prints the line:Hex Data Dump7. The printer is ready to receive data in the Hexadecimal Dump Mode.8. Send data to the printer from the computer.9. To exit Hexadecimal Dump Mode, power OFF the printer.ML520/521 ( 96-02-04 )
